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Nateby & Waitby Common from Kirkby Stephen
Visorando Member
6.11 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Kirkby Stephen (Westmorland and Furness)
A circular walk from the market town of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The route explores the rolling country to the south-west of the town visiting the village of Nateby, before continuing close to Wharton Hall and across Waitby Common back to the start.
Knock Fell
7.32 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,795 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Long Marton (Westmorland and Furness)
A circular walk dominated throughout by the giant golf ball that is the radar station at Great Dunn Fell. You will use some good roads, some tracks and the Pennine Way on this walk.
It is worth downloading the Knock Geotrail leaflet from the link I have listed below as it provides more information on the geology of the area than given in my description. Similarly, you could follow the link to the Discover Britain webpage and learn about the Helm Wind which is particular to the Cross Fell area.
High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
12.96 mi
+948 ft
-961 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
This is a fairly undemanding walk through a wild North Pennine landscape. The route visits two outstanding natural features - High Cup Nick and Cauldron Snout - using a section of the Pennine Way. There are no route finding issues even in poor visibility.
Cow Green Reservoir to Langdon Beck - Durham Round Trail
5.43 mi
+82 ft
-512 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 14th section of the walk begins at Cow Green Reservoir and passes the impressive Cauldron's Snout before joining the Teesdale Way for a while along the banks of the River Tees
Wild Boar Fell from The Mallerstang Valley; A Circular Walk
8.08 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mallerstang (Westmorland and Furness)
A delightful circular walk which takes in a stretch of the Mallerstang Valley before heading up the Pennine Way and to the top of Wild Boar Fell. Returning along the green ridge to cross Little Fell and descending back to the remains of Pendragon Castle.
Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir
3.51 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
An easy walk in the North Pennines this walk visits one of the waterfalls on the upper Tees. The walk can easily be extended to visit the limestone crags of Falcon Clints by using the Pennine Way.
Bowderdale and the Calf
10.70 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,634 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ravenstonedale (Westmorland and Furness)
The Howgill Fells offer excellent walking with few other people sharing the landscape. This walk follows Bowderdale deep into the area before climbing steadily to the highest point in this group of fells. The return route offers grandstand views as you follow a lofty ridge back to the start.
Langdon Beck to Bowlees - Durham Round Trail
4.89 mi
+161 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 15th section of the Durham Round Trail follows the River Tees downstream past the stunning High Force waterfall to the visitor centre in Bowlees. This is one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Tees as it passes through County Durham.
Langdon Beck Hotel : High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley
5.56 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley.
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
4.63 mi
+354 ft
-364 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Easy and circular walk around High and Low Force Waterfalls.
High Force and Upper Teesdale
8.87 mi
+919 ft
-932 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk with a variety of interest. From the popular waterfall of High Force through upland pasture and then the more desolate upland landscape of Thistle Green before descending to the River Tees and following its course with a final leg through farmland.
Tan Hill Colliery
Association / Club / Walk leader1.90 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A straightforward out-and-back stroll sampling the atmospheric local moors, with wide views and hidden mining relics.
Ravenseat, Keld & the Pennine Way
10.38 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,289 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A varied all-day walk with sweeping moors, pretty villages, plunging waterfalls and a taste of rocky Swaledale.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
3.56 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Holwick (County Durham)
Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
Rough Rigg to Cow Green - Durham Round Trail
2.68 mi
+367 ft
-404 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 13th section of the Durham Round Trail is short and can easily be added to the previous section. The section starts with a walk down through fields which affords good views of the surrounding land. The route then climbs again across farmland and moorland until it reaches Cow Green Reservoir.
Bowlees to Selset Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
4.97 mi
+768 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
The 16th section of the Durham Round Trail begins in Bowlees, crosses the Tees once more, and then crosses moorland to the first of several reservoirs in the area. This section includes a climb for the first half of the walk which is rewarded with stunning views across the Pennines.
Tees Circular
7.49 mi
+591 ft
-617 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
This Tees circular walk from Bowlees takes in the spectacular scenery of Teesdale, Low Force, the Iconic view of High Force, the geographically famous Holwick Scars and views of the Royal residency at Holwick Lodge.
Bales Hush art installation
4.33 mi
+689 ft
-682 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.
Bowlees circular taking in he Pennine way via Kircarrion
10.11 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,024 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A circular walk from Bowlees. Following the river Tees downstream to Middleton-in Teesdale before climbing out through open moorland via the mysterious corpse of ancient Kircarrion, with wonderful views over Lunedale before descending the dramatic Holwick scar back to base.
Bowlees to Middleton Teesdale
10.69 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,178 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A very mixed terrain walk, taking you over the military-built wire swing bridge over the Tees at Low Force, offering amazing views of the cascading water from both banks of the river.
You will see glimpses of Holwick Hall Royal residence, the fabulous rocky formation of Holwick Scar, before taking to the open fells to climb from Teesdale to Lunedale, though quickly returning to Teesdale for the descent towards Middleton in Teesdale.
The remainder of this interesting walk follows the river Tees upstream back to Low Force via the well-signposted Pennine Way.
Keld & Swinner Gill
5.71 mi
+735 ft
-745 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
An easy walk in scenic Swaledale, with an adventurous option to witness the austere beauty of Swinner Gill.
Keld, Upper Swaledale Valley, Gunnerside Gill Ivelet Moor
11.15 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,555 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
This is a circular route starting at Keld and takes in the stunning Kidston Falls and the Upper Swaledale valley before you climb the Gunnerside Gill to times past and the lead minning settlements. Climbing up out of the gill and on to the moors and superb views of the dales landscape and then dropping down the gully to Crackpot Hall and back to Keld.
Tan Hill Circular
10.93 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,365 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A diverse walk over the desolated Stonesdale Moor fells beginning and returning to the picturesque Swaledale village of Keld. This route takes in the beautiful Kisden Force, Ravenseat Farm, famed home of television's 'Yorkshire Shepherdess', before crossing high exposed fells to reach the historic Tan Hill Inn. The return route to Keld may not be as dramatic, though it takes you along the renowned Pennine Way.
Cautley Spout and The Calf, from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh
5.17 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,693 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
Cautley Spout, the Calf, Bram Rigg Top, Calders and Great Dummacks are all included in this walk in the Howgill Fells. Starting from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh, the route offers excellent walking within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and visits one of most dramatic locations in these hills.
The Whinfell Beacon Ridge and Borrowdale Circular
9.58 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,453 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tebay (Westmorland and Furness)
A super walk with two contrasting parts. The first is the undulating ridge from Whinfell Beacon to Ashtead Fell, and the second is the delightful Borrowdale valley. It can be walked in either direction, and whilst described here from the parking on the East side of the valley, it can also be started from the parking on the West side.
Ireshopeburn to Rough Rigg - Durham Round Trail
4.57 mi
+1,135 ft
-525 ft
3h 05
Difficult
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 12th section of the Durham Round Trail is one of the more challenging. Leaving the village of Ireshope burn behind begin the long climb up to the grouse moors. This is probably the wildest, most desolate section of the trail, but is still beautiful and well worth the effort.
⚠️A part of the route goes straight through grouse moorland so it may be closed during shooting season. An alternative route is available.
Fell Head and The Calf, from Howgill, near Sedbergh
6.84 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
This walk climbs to the Calf via Fell Head. Starting from the small hamlet of Howgill, near Sedbergh, this route sees few walkers. Offering good views to the Shap Fells and the higher hills of the Yorkshire Dales, this is a walk for the connoiseur.
Westgate to Ireshopeburn - Durham Round Trail
3.52 mi
+456 ft
-272 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 11th section of the walk follows a ridge above the River Wear affording stunning views down to the villages and river in the valley below. This walk is covers a relatively short section but can be extended by returning to Westgate via one of the alternative routes which allows exploration of the route or by joining with other sections of the route. There are a number of attractions in the area so this may be a good place to use as a base for a few days.
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